What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Brooksby College via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Glasgow to East Midlands?

The distance between Glasgow and East Midlands is 341 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Glasgow to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to East Midlands bus from?

Glasgow to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to East Midlands train from?

Glasgow to East Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Glasgow to East Midlands is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Glasgow to East Midlands bus arrive?

Glasgow to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to East Midlands train arrive?

Glasgow to East Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to East Midlands is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Glasgow to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1903+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Glasgow to East Midlands - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to East Midlands by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 16m
£130–229
Drive 291.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glasgow to East Midlandscar 291.7 mi
5h 13m
£72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
11h 16m
£81–125
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 44m
£75–157
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 33m
£150–261
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 22m
£187–268
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 38m
£91–215
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 49m
£94–211
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 26m
£97–205
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
5h 41m
£146–427
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
6h 26m
£105–249

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 339.4 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to East Midlands via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Melton Mowbray in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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